COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANISATION

Brief Course Description

This course introduces students to the organization and architecture of a computer. It explores the composition of a computer including its design, controlling functionality, processing and memory management.

Course Objectives

The course aims to:

• Introduce the concepts in computer organization

• Explain the architectural features of a modern computer

• Provide understanding of the principles governing the interaction between hardware and software components

• Describe the relationship between the different components and their roles in the operations of the computer

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, the student shall be able to explain the:

i) Relevant concepts in computer organization

ii) Architectural features of a modern computer system including its design and development

iii) Principles governing the interaction between hardware and software components

iv) Relationship between the different components and their roles in the operations of the computer